Pre-Construction Manager​/Estimator

Overview

The Preconstruction Manager at Mavin Construction serves as a strategic leader and trusted advisor throughout the planning and preconstruction phases of a project. This role is responsible for guiding internal teams, clients, and trade partners from early concept through project turnover, ensuring alignment with project goals related to budget, schedule, quality, and constructability.

The Preconstruction Manager at Mavin Construction serves as a strategic leader and trusted advisor throughout the planning and preconstruction phases of a project. This role is responsible for guiding internal teams, clients, and trade partners from early concept through project turnover, ensuring alignment with project goals related to budget, schedule, quality, and constructability. The Preconstruction Manager leads all estimating and preconstruction efforts for assigned projects and works collaboratively with project management teams to deliver a seamless transition into construction.

This individual is expected to drive accountability, foster strong relationships, and elevate the overall performance of the preconstruction process through leadership, technical expertise, and innovation.

• Highly Organized, Self-Motivated and Driven to Succeed
• Places great value on relationships with ALL team members, customers and vendors
• Team Leader and Team Builder
• Safety-conscious with a strong understanding of industry best practices
• Places great value on continuous learning and self - improvement

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Project Manager, Pre-Con Manager or Estimator
• Familiarity with industry specific software related to project management, accounting, scheduling, estimating, takeoff and BIM
• Must be a licensed driver with reliable transportation to and from job sites
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be able to perform detailed estimates with very schematic information by filling in the blanks for details not shown by having an intimate knowledge of construction.
• Must be able to lead the client in making informed decisions around cost without leaning on subcontractors at all times.
• Lead the technology advancement and define our internal workflows for items like takeoff, estimating, bid invites, modeling and clash detection so we can be a leader in our industry leveraging technology in the delivery of our services.

• Able to lift 25 lbs
• Ability to visit and walk active construction sites as needed

Note that all duties denoted by an asterix (*) fall to the Pre-Con Manager in the absence of other project team members. If other team members are involved, the team will decide and communicate who is responsible.

• Actively participate in internal company meetings, including weekly team and quarterly company meetings
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and vendors
• Support business development efforts, including client engagement and opportunity tracking
• Maintain and continuously improve estimating databases, tools, and workflows
• Serve as a subject matter expert in preconstruction and estimating practices

• Provide regular updates on project workload and opportunity pipeline
• Maintain accurate and organized documentation of estimates, budgets, and project data
• Support the refinement and standardization of internal preconstruction processes

• Lead responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), including participation in interviews and presentations
• Facilitate client meetings and guide early project planning discussions
• Perform site evaluations and develop…